Senior Project Manager

Jobtailor; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead large, cross-functional programs in the Experience Platforms group. You will design and drive comprehensive project plans, ensuring governance and on-time delivery while aligning stakeholders with strategic goals.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, influencing, and cross-functional leadership. A Bachelor’s degree is required, with a Master’s preferred, and extensive PM experience expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent military experience.
• At least 7 years of project management experience.
• Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 10+ years of Project Management experience preferred.
• 3+ years of People Management experience preferred.
• PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Experience with software programs or projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex programs by providing strategic direction and tactical guidance to project teams, peers, and direct reports.
• Design, develop, and manage comprehensive project plans, adapting strategies to evolving business requirements.
• Ensure rigorous project documentation and governance to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and maintain on-time delivery.
• Leverage advanced problem-solving and influencing skills to align stakeholder goals with strategic intent.
• Partner cross-functionally with key stakeholders to provide thought leadership, streamline communication, and drive successful deliverables.
• Build collaborative relationships across organizational boundaries to secure buy-in and achieve shared commitments.
• Oversee end-to-end program management for critical initiatives within the Experience Platforms Top of House team.
• Own and drive stakeholder engagement, timeline risk and dependency management, communication flows, strategic insights for senior leadership, and core project operations.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

PMP Certification

People Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

• Lead large, complex programs by providing strategic direction and tactical guidance to project teams, peers, and direct reports
• Design, develop, and manage comprehensive project plans, adapting strategies to evolving business requirements
• Ensure rigorous project documentation and governance to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and maintain on-time delivery
• Leverage advanced problem-solving and influencing skills to align stakeholder goals with strategic intent
• Partner cross-functionally with key stakeholders to provide thought leadership, streamline communication, and drive successful deliverables
• Build collaborative relationships across organizational boundaries to secure buy-in and achieve shared commitments
• Oversee end-to-end program management for critical initiatives within the Experience Platforms Top of House team
• Own and drive stakeholder engagement, timeline risk and dependency management, communication flows, strategic insights for senior leadership, and core project operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent military experience
• At least 7 years of project management experience
• Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position
• Master’s Degree preferred
• 10+ years of Project Management experience preferred
• 3+ years of People Management experience preferred
• PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification preferred
• Experience with software programs or projects preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading complex programs and project management, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, risk management, and strategic alignment. Proficient in developing comprehensive project plans and ensuring compliance through rigorous documentation and governance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Risk Management
• PMP Certification
• People Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Risk Mitigation
• Governance
• Documentation
• Agile Methodology
• Lean Methodology
• Six Sigma
• Software Project Experience

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Influencing
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Thought Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP
• Lean
• Agile
• Six Sigma

Industry Keywords

• Project Governance
• Stakeholder Alignment
• Cross-Functional Partnership
• Experience Platforms
• On-Time Delivery